'Battleship' movie blows up home entertainment in August

Universal Pictures‘Battleship’ may have sunk in theaters, but don’t blame Rihanna. She did her share of alien ass-kicking.

For those who missed “Battleship” in theaters (and believe me, there were a lot of you folks), you’ll get your chance this summer to watch it at home.

The board-game-turned-bloated-Hollywood-blockbuster will be on sale via Blu-Ray, DVD, On Demand and Digital Download on Aug. 28, according to a Universal Studios press release.

Here’s Universal’s pitch:

“Against all odds, a daring young naval officer and his heroic crew launch an all-out military showdown against a superior alien force in this enthralling, thrill-ride that will have viewers holding their breath through the final gripping face-off.”

And you really can’t argue with one fact: Director Peter Berg truly wanted to use the film to express his gratitude and respect for sailors, and the military as a whole.

Sailors definitely come across as a formidable force — even Rihanna. Plus, Liam Neeson doesn’t disappoint in his brief screen time as “Admiral Shane.”

Bonus features on the Blu-Ray and DVD include the short “Preparing for Battle.” “Hear how Hollywood teamed up with the US Navy to transform a beloved board game into a big-screen blockbuster,” according to the release. There’s also “All Hands on Deck: The Cast,” where you can “witness the actors get into the military mindset and Navy veterans having their time in the spotlight…”